Is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth it over a regular flagship phone?

If you regularly use two apps at once or want a tablet screen in your pocket, the inner display is the reason to buy. If you mostly use one app at a time, a slab phone is lighter and more durable.

How does it compare with the Galaxy Z Fold 6?

The Fold 7 brings a larger 8.0-inch inner screen, a 200 MP main camera and a slimmer body. The battery capacity stays at 4,400 mAh.

How long does the battery last?

Samsung rates it for up to 24 hours of video playback. Heavy inner-screen use and multitasking will drain it faster than that.

Does it work with an S Pen?

Samsung's Fold line supports S Pen input on the main display, but the pen is sold separately.

The phone comes with a USB-C cable and SIM tool. There is no charging adapter in the box.

Is the inner screen durable?

The foldable panel is more delicate than glass on a slab phone. Avoid pressing hard on the crease and keep sharp objects away from the screen.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy Z FOLD 7 cheapest?

At The Cell Phone Shoppe, for $1,399.00, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Samsung Galaxy Z FOLD 7

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's book-style foldable phone. It opens to an 8.0-inch 120 Hz inner display and closes to a 6.5-inch cover screen, so it works as a phone and a small tablet. A 200 MP main camera leads the rear setup, and the 4,400 mAh battery is rated for up to 24 hours of video playback. It suits people who want a large screen in a pocketable body and accept the weight, crease and price premium that come with foldables.

Best forPower users who want a tablet-sized screen in a pocketMultitaskers running two or three apps side by sideSamsung Galaxy and S Pen ecosystem usersPhotographers who want a high-megapixel main camera

Pros

Large 8.0-inch 120 Hz inner display for split-screen work
6.5-inch cover screen handles everyday phone use
200 MP main camera with 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP telephoto
12 GB RAM keeps multitasking smooth
Up to 24 hours of video playback from the 4,400 mAh battery

Cons

Heavy and bulky next to a standard slab phone
Visible crease on the inner display
Foldable hinge and screen add long-term durability risk
No charger in the box
Premium foldable pricing

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What reviewers say

Owners of Samsung's book-style Fold line praise the big inner screen for work and media and the improved camera. Common complaints center on the crease, the weight and the price.

What people mention

Inner displayPraisedOwners like the 8.0-inch 120 Hz screen for reading, video and running apps side by side.
CreaseCriticisedReviewers note the fold line remains visible and can be felt across the middle of the screen.
WeightCriticisedAt 215 g folded it feels heavier and thicker than a standard phone in a pocket.
CameraPraisedThe 200 MP main sensor is seen as a real step up for a foldable.
BatteryMixedThe 4,400 mAh cell gets owners through a day but heavy inner-screen use drains it faster.

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About the Samsung Galaxy Z FOLD 7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a foldable smartphone with an 8.0-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover display. The main display has a 2184 x 1968 (QXGA+) resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The cover display has a 2520 x 1080 (FHD+) resolution.

It has a triple rear camera system with 200 MP, 12 MP and 10 MP sensors, plus a 10 MP front camera.

Storage: 256GB
Main display: 8.0" (203.1 mm full rectangle, 202.4 mm with rounded corners), 2184 x 1968 (QXGA+)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz (main display)
Cover display: 6.5" (164.8 mm full rectangle, 164.2 mm with rounded corners), 2520 x 1080 (FHD+)
Rear camera: 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP
Front camera: 10 MP
Battery: 4400 mAh
Video playback: Up to 24 hours
Weight: 215 g

Specifications

Main display size: 203.1mm (8.0" full rectangle) / 202.4mm (8.0" rounded corners)Source
Main display resolution: 2184 x 1968 (QXGA+)Source
Main refresh rate: 120 HzSource
Cover display size: 164.8mm (6.5" full rectangle) / 164.2mm (6.5" rounded corners)Source

Questions and answers

Is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth it over a regular flagship phone?: If you regularly use two apps at once or want a tablet screen in your pocket, the inner display is the reason to buy. If you mostly use one app at a time, a slab phone is lighter and more durable.
How does it compare with the Galaxy Z Fold 6?: The Fold 7 brings a larger 8.0-inch inner screen, a 200 MP main camera and a slimmer body. The battery capacity stays at 4,400 mAh.
How long does the battery last?: Samsung rates it for up to 24 hours of video playback. Heavy inner-screen use and multitasking will drain it faster than that.
Does it work with an S Pen?: Samsung's Fold line supports S Pen input on the main display, but the pen is sold separately.
What is in the box?: The phone comes with a USB-C cable and SIM tool. There is no charging adapter in the box.
Is the inner screen durable?: The foldable panel is more delicate than glass on a slab phone. Avoid pressing hard on the crease and keep sharp objects away from the screen.
Where is the Samsung Galaxy Z FOLD 7 cheapest?: At The Cell Phone Shoppe, for $1,399.00, as of our latest check.